2018 Ford Ecosport engine and engine cooling problems
310 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2018 Ford Ecosport — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact had not experienced a failure before the recall repair; however, the contact experienced failures after the recall repair. The contact stated the vehicle…”
filed Feb 6, 2026
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact…”
filed Feb 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil…Campaign 23V905000 · Dec 22, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ecosport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ecosport | 134 | 52% |
| 2020 Ecosport | 178 | 46% |
| 2019 Ecosport | 213 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Ford Ecosport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.